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Helping single women realise property dreams
Even just 20 years ago, it was rare for a single woman to own real estate. Fortunately, times have changed, but while mortgage broker Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton from Two Red Shoes is seeing growing numbers of women take the plunge, she believes brokers can help many more get on the property ladder
Four distinct stages of recovery
The world will be a different place as it emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, with Australians' work, life and travel permanently changed. Next, we will see a previously unimaginable boost to the transformation of industries and society as we know them

Can your staff refuse to return to work?
As Australia moves to 'new normal', it's important brokers decide their strategy regarding employees returning to the office
Commercial lending still going strong
Just because COVID is being felt by the commercial property market doesn't mean brokers should consider it a dead prospect

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MSA National’s Sam Makhoul explains how to harness your ‘mojo’ to find success in life and business in 2018
Credit repair: The facts by Contributor
A negative credit file doesn’t mean your client can’t get credit, but some options are better than others.
Opinion: The fintechs are coming. Adapt or die… by AB
What will broking look like in the next five years? Industry expert Graeme Salt has a sobering warning for the profession
Opinion: The commercial renaissance by External
Equity-One's managing director tackles the challenges of commercial lending and explains why brokers shouldn’t be afraid of having frank discussions with lenders
Opinion: Staying on top of your game by Contributor
With the significant focus on household debt and regulators on a knife edge when it comes to the property market, brokers need to assert the critical role they play in the credit chain